At Syracuse Chiropractic Center, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Syracuse office.

Chiropractic Manipulation

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.

In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.

Chiropractic manipulation could be beneficial if you experience:

• Most Neck and Back Pain
• Headaches
• Pregnancy Pain and Discomfort
• Discomfort from Labor and Childbirth
• Children's Ear Infections
• Pain in your Extremities (shoulders, knees, feet, hands, etc)
• Sports Injuries
• Frozen Shoulder
• Carpal Tunnel
• Sleep Issues

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses extremely thin, sterile needles inserted just beneath the skin. When these are inserted in acupoints, they stimulate the body’s own abilities to heal itself by increasing energy flow. Acupuncture releases endorphins that are the body’s natural painkiller. It also releases natural anti-inflammatory agents and hormones that may help the body heal more quickly.

You may try acupuncture for symptomatic relief of a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

• Low back pain
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each patient is a whole person, and helping them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.